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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 29 29 28 26 112
Houston RocketsRockets 27 32 26 24 109

After Action Report

The Nets snuck past the Rockets 112-109. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.